After two full seasons as a starter at inside linebacker, Colorado’s Nate Landman is comfortable and confident in his game when he takes the field.
Entering his senior year, he’s also got confidence in the man next to him.
Fellow senior Akil Jones took over the starting job at the other inside linebacker spot midway through last season and enters this season atop the depth chart.
“Akil’s my guy; I love Akil,” said Landman, who recorded 137 tackles a year ago. “Ever since the beginning, Akil and I have been close. We study the playbook together, we watch film.